Thailand Buddhist Art Flashcards
1
Q
oval-like protrusion on top of the head that symbolises enlightenment and spiritual reliance
A
Ushnisha
2
Q
circular dot that symbolises the third eye
A
urna
3
Q
three poses of buddha
A
sitting, standing and dying
4
Q
hand gestures
A
mudra
5
Q
Buddha’s life before enlightenment
A
Bodhisattva
6
Q
hands on lap
A
meditating
7
Q
hands on chest
A
conveying a teaching
